Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
September 18, 2024
Delaware Tech’s Stanton and Wilmington campuses will host the annual Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk on Wednesday, September 18 at 6 p.m. at the clock tower in Rockford Park, Lookout Dr., Wilmington, DE. Registration will open at 5 p.m.
This year’s event is free, and you can purchase a race t-shirt for $15. T-shirts will be handed out at Rockford Park on race day. Other race amenities include food, music, and games – fun for the whole family!
If you can't attend in person but would still like to support student scholarships, you can make a donation.
Delaware Tech trains many essential workers such as paramedics, nurses, small business owners, IT professionals, and more who become our Hometown Heroes.
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Age Groups and Awards
- Overall 1st place Male/Female
- Overall 1st place Delaware Tech Faculty/Staff
- Overall 1st place Delaware Tech Student Finisher
- Top 3 in each age group
- 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
The awards will be announced post-race at 6:45 p.m. at Rockford Park.
*Dogs and strollers are not permitted on the race course.
- 5 p.m. - Registration Opens
- 5:45 p.m. - Kids' Fun Run
- 6 p.m. - Race Start
- 6:45 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
Diamond ($5,000)
Gold ($1,000)
The Brainard Family
Silver ($500)
Bronze ($250)
Winifred D. Browne
Campus Directors
Stanton and Wilmington Campuses
Dr. Gregg Fink & Dr. Chris Appleman, Dental Arts Of Delaware
Race ($100)
Carolyn Moloney
Gift In-Kind
Dole Fresh Fruit Company